US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over SR1210

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .9 MI.E.JCT.SR1208 · Structure no. 000000000210215

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over SR1210 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over SR1210 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,500 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesSR1210
Location.9 MI.E.JCT.SR1208
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55642, -82.70838
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,750 (2020)
Projected traffic51,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Wbl over SR1210 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over SR1210 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over SR1210 carry?

About 25,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over SR1210?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over SR1210?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.